VIRGINIA WINE BLOG

A community of artisans draw out the story in every vintage, crafting wines that embody both Old World grace and southern grit. The history of our wine region will continue to be written in the years to come.

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November 15, 2024

Toast to Virginia Craft Cider

Virginia Cider Week is November 15–24, inviting cider lovers to explore the rich heritage and flavors of Virginia Cider. With a thriving cider industry rooted in centuries of tradition, Virginia […]

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March 16, 2023

Changemaker: Juanita Swedenburg

Before there were 300+ wineries and over 5,000 acres of grapes, there were pioneers like Juanita Swedenburg who set their sights on producing wine in the Commonwealth— pursuing the potential […]

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February 8, 2023

Norton Trailblazer: Jenni McCloud

Before there were 300+ wineries and over 5,000 acres of grapes, there were pioneers like Jenni McCloud who set their sights on producing wine in the Commonwealth— pursuing the potential […]

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January 13, 2023

A Catalyst for Cider: Diane Flynt

Before there were 300+ wineries and over 5,000 acres of grapes, there were pioneers like Diane Flynt who set their sights on producing wine (or cider in this case) in […]

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December 19, 2022

Hobbyist turned History: Emma Randel

Before there were 300+ wineries and over 5,000 acres of grapes, there were pioneers like the Smiths who set their sights on producing wine in the Commonwealth— pursuing the potential […]

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November 14, 2022

Champion of Vinifera: Treville Lawrence

Before there were 300+ wineries and over 5,000 acres of grapes, there were pioneers like Treville Lawrence who set their sights on producing wine in the Commonwealth— pursuing the potential […]

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October 17, 2022

Farmers First: Archie Smith Jr. & Archie Smith III

Before there were 300+ wineries and over 5,000 acres of grapes, there were pioneers like the Smiths who set their sights on producing wine in the Commonwealth— pursuing the potential […]

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September 7, 2022

Height of Experimentation: Sis Worrall & Elizabeth Furness

Before there were 300+ wineries and over 5,000 acres of grapes, there were pioneers like Elizabeth “Sis” Worrall and her mother Elizabeth Furness who set their sights on producing wine […]

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August 24, 2022

Storyteller of the Vines: Jim Law

Before there were 300+ wineries and over 5,000 acres of grapes, there were pioneers like Jim Law who set their sights on producing wine in the Commonwealth— pursuing the potential […]

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July 25, 2022

Virginia’s Viticulturist: Lucie Morton

Before there were 300+ wineries and over 5,000 acres of grapes, there were pioneers like Lucie Morton who set their sights on producing wine in the Commonwealth— pursuing the potential […]

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